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KS12 RVP

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,766 mi
Last recorded118,766 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 RVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damaged/split - outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damaged/split - outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount - snapped - exhaust held by wire fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 11,884 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged lower screen area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn across tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,146 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 74,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,262 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 53,262 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Clamps corroded but exhaust secure x2

Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,175 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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KS12 RVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS12 RVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KS12 RVP registered?

KS12 RVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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